The audience were treated to two thrilling competitions on Monday March 13th! The contestants for the International Speech Contest were: Stephanie Bisby – “The One Thing” Michael J Clarke – “Maxwell” Andrew Miller – “Mathematics can change your life” Bridget Pearson – “Never EVER lose hope” The Winner was Bridget Pearson and second placeContinue reading “Club Speech contests March 13 2017”
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Doncaster Speakers Meeting Report | Monday February 13 2017
In my role as General Evaluator it is my pleasure to round up this meeting. The three words I used in my evaluation of the meeting were perspective, innovation and humour. So how did the evening live up to this. The theme for the evening set by Shelagh Jones, as Toast Master was “A differentContinue reading “Doncaster Speakers Meeting Report | Monday February 13 2017”
Doncaster Speakers Meeting Report | Monday November 28th
The meeting started on time and was attended by 16 people, 14 members and two visitors. Julie Gordon was the Sergeant at Arms for the evening and provided the meeting with provided details of facilities and timing of mid-meeting break. She introduced the Toastmaster for the evening, Andy Howell. Andy gave a strong introduction toContinue reading “Doncaster Speakers Meeting Report | Monday November 28th”
Doncaster Speakers Meeting Report | Monday October 24th
The meeting was extremely well attended with a total of 17 members plus guests present. As a result it was nearly a ‘standing room only’ event – which was pleasing to see. The Toastmaster for the meeting was Julie Gordon. Her theme for the meeting was “A Safe Place to Learn”. Julie took care toContinue reading “Doncaster Speakers Meeting Report | Monday October 24th”
Doncaster Speakers Meeting Report | Monday October 10th
Sometimes a Toastmaster meeting takes place in spite of whatever is going on in our lives – and our meeting on Monday was one of those…. Steve Bisby stepped in as Toastmaster with just a few hours’ notice and chose the very appropriate theme of “Anything Goes”. Alison Turner brought the room to rights andContinue reading “Doncaster Speakers Meeting Report | Monday October 10th”
Doncaster Speakers Meeting Report| Monday August 8 2016
A busy meeting bursting with energy –and one new guest, one returning guest who were warmly welcomed. Sergeant at Arms Alison Turner got us going right on time and Jean Stewart, as Toastmaster of the day, opened the meeting with her theme of Indulgence. Julie Pitcher, her first time in the role, carefully explained aboutContinue reading “Doncaster Speakers Meeting Report| Monday August 8 2016”
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